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The disgusted look on his face is quickly followed by faster ar I sh I keep pace evenly with hih I know I could beat hiet to the palace, he’s going to just beat rass

A few minutes later s

Chapter 13

After watching Quince gorge hi the palace kitchen has to offer--even the sushi--I ask Margarite to escort hiht’s sleep after his two-day swiood week’s sleep to recover fro up on his rest relaxes me as I swim toward Daddy’s office I never knew I could care about sonify our e our connection would be if we hadn’t severed

"Knock, knock," I call out as I swiuards stationed at Daddy’s door It’s late, but I kneould still be working Still waiting to hearto like what he hears

"Lily," he says, his handso you would be by again"

"Hello, Princess Waterlily"

I cringe at the sound of Calliope’s voice It’s nothing personal--her voice isn’t high-pitched or anything--but her presence usually comes with bad news of so in on Quince’s first test

"Calliope," I say, forcing a s Whelk was just filling me in on the details of Quince’s adventure Sounds like it was a bit of a challenge"

"You could say that" I throw Daddy an irritated look "You could also say he almost didn’t make it"

Calliope’s face falls "I knoas difficult, but he did pull through in the end"

"I know," I say by way of apology "I’ you need frolances at Daddy, who shakes his head She turns back to athers up her stuff and swims for the door

"Thanks, Calliope," I say

"Anytione, I float into one of the chairs facing his desk